Maria Louisa Magruder Memory Book, 1896-1898
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society200 Second Street, NECharlottesville, VA 22902
- Contact for questions and access:
- Email: library@albemarlehistory.orgPhone: (434) 296-1492Web: albemarlehistory.org
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 folder
- Creator:
- Thurman, Maria Louisa Magruder-- 1877-1947
- Abstract:
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains the original diary kept by Magruder from Christmas 1896 to April 1898. Magruder discussed family news and events surrounding the Stony Point area of Albemarle County. Included is a transcript of the diary along with notes, a map of the Edgemont property, and family trees.
- Biographical / historical:
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Maria Louisa Magruder (1877-1947) was the daughter of Henry Minor Magruder and Sarah Gilmer Minor of Edgemont, near Stony Point in Albemarle County, Va.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Sarah Minor Smith, February 1991.
- Physical location:
- Archive Room File Cabinet
- Physical description:
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